Mercy Street
Follows the lives of two volunteer nurses on opposing sides of the Civil War - New England abolitionist Mary Phinney and Confederate supporter Emma Green. Based on true stories and set in a Union hospital in the occupied Confederate city of Alexandria, viewers are taken beyond the battlefield and into the lives of Americans on the Civil War home front as they face the unprecedented challenges of one of the most turbulent times in our nation’s history.
Cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, McKinley Belcher III, Suzanne Bertish
6 episodes
1. The New NurseNew England nurse Mary Phinney navigates her first day in Mansion House, a hotel turned Union hospital in an occupied Southern town. Mansion House owner James Sr. struggles to preserve the family fortune as daughter Emma secretly searches for her beau.18+CC54minJan 17, 2016
2. The HaversackConfederate belle Emma nurses her wounded friend. Dr. Foster wrestles with his marriage and career as Mary tries to improve her patients’ lives with Samuel’s help. Aurelia submits to Silas’ advances in exchange for his help.18+CC54minJan 24, 2016
3. The UniformDr. Foster confronts his family’s divided loyalties when his mother and wounded Confederate brother arrive. Alice is shocked to find her fiancé, Tom, deeply changed by war. Samuel and Aurelia try to persuade a slave boy to seize a chance at freedom.18+CC54minJan 31, 2016
4. The Belle AllianceDuring a Union ball at their house, the Green girls and Frank initiate a daring plan to help Tom escape. Mary releases Dr. Foster, still shaky from his detox, from his “quarantine” so he can guide Samuel through a delicate operation.18+CC54minFeb 7, 2016
5. The Dead RoomThe unexpected visit of a hospital inspector throws the staff into disarray. Mary feels empathy for a deserter, while Silas makes Samuel pay for his arrogance. A family tragedy forces James Sr. to take a risky step to earn his family’s respect.18+CC54minFeb 14, 2016
6. The Diabolical PlotPresident Lincoln’s visit sets in motion a diabolical rebel plot and offers an opportunity to free James Sr. Dr. Foster uncovers a scheme to undermine him at the expense of his patients. Aurelia recovered from her surgery makes a bold decision.18+CC54minFeb 21, 2016
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Mercy Street
Follows the lives of two volunteer nurses on opposing sides of the Civil War - New England abolitionist Mary Phinney and Confederate supporter Emma Green. Based on true stories and set in a Union hospital in the occupied Confederate city of Alexandria, viewers are taken beyond the battlefield and into the lives of Americans on the Civil War home front as they face the unprecedented challenges of one of the most turbulent times in our nation’s history.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- David Zabel, Lisa Q. Wolfinger
- Cast
- Mary Elizabeth Winstead, McKinley Belcher III, Suzanne Bertish, AnnaSophia Robb, Norbert Leo Butz, Josh Radnor
- Studio
- Scott Free Productions, Sawbone Films
Maturity rating
18+Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
